Why Tom Segal believes classy Irish novices will hold the upper hand in Supreme

Tuesday: business as usual as Ruby Walsh and Klassical Dream land the Supreme

Supreme performance: who will emulate Klassical Dream and Ruby Walsh in the festival opener next month?Credit: Patrick McCann

Captain Guinness
Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
1pt win at 16-1 generally

Abacadabras
Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
1pt win at 6-1 generally

There won't be a more appropriately named horse running at the Cheltenham Festival all week than Captain Guinness in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. If he's as good as I think he has the potential to be, then the ladies and gents in the village might be able to buy a good few more pints of the Irish champagne provided they back him to win the opening race.

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Published on 4 February 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:00, 4 February 2020

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